(He turns. Tableau. Behind the lackeys, Roxane and Christian holding each other by the hand. The Monk, smiling, follows them. Ragueneau is behind, also holding a light. And last is the Duenna, bewildered, half dressed, as if she had been hurried out of bed.)
Merciful heavens!
SCENE XII.
The same. ROXANE, CHRISTIAN, THE MONK, RAGUENEAU, LACKEYS, THE DUENNA.
GUICHE (to Roxane).
You, Roxane!
(Astounded on recognising Christian) and he?
(Bowing admiringly to Roxane.)
You are admirably shrewd!